Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Space Management (Part 4 of 6)
March 24, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
This is Part 4 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price. Manage Your Space! What we mean by this is to make your home feel as big, bright and open as possible. Here are some time tested suggestions. Arrange furniture to [...]
Housing Stats & Foreclosure Information
March 24, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
Nationally, single family housing starts are down 6.7% on an annual basis, and are at the lowest levels since 1982! This situation is actually good news for the real estate market and future of the housing industry. This level of activity should help in bringing down the excess of inventory out there! Another sign of [...]
Staging vs. Decorating…Ding, Ding
March 19, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · Leave a Comment
It just so happens I ran across this great video today regarding staging a home to sell! It is also a great follow up for my post yesterday on Neutralizing your home to sell, Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Neutralizing (Part 3 of 6) Check out the video interview of a professional stager and hear her [...]
The Fed lowers .75% and mortgage rates rise….
March 18, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 5 Comments
What? The Fed lowered the Fed Funds rate today .75% and mortgage rates went up? Yep, that’s right. That doesn’t make sense. I thought if the Fed lowered rates, mortgage rates would follow? Nope that’s not how it works. ”Mortgage rates frustrates buyers” was a timely article in the Denver Post this past weekend and it’s a must read [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Neutralizing (Part 3 of 6)
March 18, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
This is Part 3 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price. Make it Neutral Baby! Go through your home, and take a realistic look at how personalized your home has become. It may be great for you, but is it going to [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Cleaning (Part 2 of 6)
March 18, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
This is Part 2 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price. Cleaning Go through your home, from Top to Bottom (and everywhere in between) and CLEAN! This isn’t your typical teenager’s room cleaning, this is your Mother’s or Grandmother’s coming over and [...]
Tips to Sell Your Home Faster-Repairs (Part 1 of 6)
March 17, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 1 Comment
This is Part 1 in a series of things to do that will increase your chances of a quick home sale, for the highest possible price. Repairs Go through your home and make a ‘to do’ list of all the little things that may need some attention. Start on the inside and pay particular attention [...]
Frozen Four
March 14, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
March Madness is upon us, but I wanted to write about another college sport, HOCKEY! April 10th-April 12th, the College Hockey World will collide in Denver, for this years Frozen Four, College Hockey’s Division one Championship! Colorado is actually a hotbed for College Hockey. The University of Denver Pioneers, are currently ranked #8 in the country, and are the 2004 & [...]
I’m Buying from the Builder, What do I need an Agent for?
March 13, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
Well it depends on your motivation, you may not need an agent. If you’re looking for a better deal, you can negotiate the commission into your pocket in the form of a price reduction, right? Well No, you can’t. In Colorado, all major builders are members of the BRC (Builder Realty Council) and part of [...]
Mortgage Broker Crackdown!
March 20, 2008 by Bob Schenkenberger · 2 Comments
Strong Headline! The Rocky Mountain News published this article, and I needed to comment. The Colorado State legislature passed a law that went into effect January 1st, 2008, requiring Mortgage Brokers to become licensed by the State. While most states have required the licensure of Mortgage Brokers for some time, Colorado was a bit behind [...]
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